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First Graphene has announced an R&D collaboration with Greatcell Energy, trading as Halocell Energy, and the Queensland University of Technology (QUT) to commercialize perovskite solar cell fabrication. The project has received a Cooperative Research Centers Project (CRC-P) grant worth over AUD$2 million (around $USD1,300,000).

The research and development project is intended to commercialize ultra-low-cost, flexible perovskite solar cell fabrication using Halocell’s roll-to-roll production process at the company’s Wagga Wagga plant, First Graphene said in an announcement. Through the project, First Graphene plans to develop cost-effective graphene-based electrode replacements for high-cost conductor materials, such as gold and silver, used in cell manufacturing.

Researchers from the University of Surrey have developed a new thermo-active road solution that could help prevent potholes caused by freezing and thawing in the winter. A new project that will test this new approach has been awarded a £800,000 research fellowship from the Royal Academy of Engineering. The outcomes could improve how major roads across the United Kingdom are maintained and upgraded, even as climate change increases the challenge of keeping them fit for purpose.  

As part of this five-year research project, the Surrey team will work with advanced materials engineering company Versarien to develop a new graphene-enhanced microcapsule to dig into the soil beneath the surface when roads are resurfaced to improve heat conduction and storage.

Graphene Manufacturing Group (GMG) has closed its previously announced offering of units. The Company reported gross proceeds of approximately CAD$3.45 million (around USD$2,549,000).

GMG said the net proceeds will be used primarily to strengthen its financial position and provide liquidity to finance ongoing operations, most notably for research and development.

Bio Graphene Solutions (BGS) has announced a strategic partnership with Brook Restoration, one of the largest structural restoration companies in Canada.

The strategic partnership will enable Brook to leverage BGS’s graphene-enhanced liquid admixture for concrete products in building and public infrastructure projects in Ontario. Brook has also made a strategic investment in BGS’s current financing - further solidifying Brook’s commitment to innovation and sustainability within the construction space.

Graphene Manufacturing Group (GMG) has announce an upcoming AUD$3 million (around USD$1,950,000) offering of units. 

The proceeds from the offering will primarily be used to strengthen GMG’s financial position and provide liquidity for ongoing operations, particularly for research and development activities. 

Directa Plus recently announced winning a project tender by the Lombardy Region in Italy, as part of its research and innovation program, to further develop its Graphene Plus air filtration applications. 

The project will last for 18 months, and has a total value of around EUR400,000, which includes a non-repayable grant of EUR142,500, and a zero interest loan of EUR264,642, to be repaid over seven years.

Frontier IP Group has reportedly agreed to a new loan facility worth up to £1.5 million with portfolio company CamGraPhIC, that specializes in graphene photonics.

Aimed to advance CamGraPhIC’s growth in the high-speed optical communications space, the latest facility brings the total amount advanced by Frontier IP to the company to £2.2 million.

Versarien has raised £650,000 (over USD$850,000) in a placing for working capital purposes.

The proceeds will be used for working capital purposes and as bridge finance to extend the Company's cash runway ahead of any funds received from asset sales.

Versarien has reported it is making progress on its turnaround strategy with significant cost savings already achieved.

This comes shortly after the Company reported a widened £3.4m pre-tax loss in its half-year results. Earlier this year, Versarien, which has previously secured partnerships with fashion label Superdry and kit suppliers of the England rugby team Umbro, said the tough economic conditions had delayed the commercialization of its products. 

Today we published a new edition of our Graphene Investment Guide, with all the latest information and financial updates from public graphene companies. The recent year has been very difficult for many graphene companies, as it is more challenging to raise funds and most companies are not yet cash positive. In fact many graphene companies struggle to generate meaningful revenues, and our guide shows that only 3 companies (out of the 23 we cover) generated positive returns in the last 12 months.

It is a time of consolidation in the industry - and investors should be careful when looking at early stage graphene companies.

The Graphene Investment Guide includes:

• An introduction to graphene
• An overview of graphene's most exciting applications
• An analysis of graphene's potential
• Market forecasts from leading analysts
• Detailed descriptions and financials of all public graphene companies
• Over 80 financial reports and company presentations (premium edition only)
• Graphene-Info's own investment thesis and action plan

Any technology-driven investor that wishes to stay current on the most promising new nanotechnology should look into this report. The report includes extensive data and information needed to launch a successful strategic graphene investment portfolio.